Clarita, Oklahoma - Charles Alton Thompson, age 91, a Clarita resident.

He was born on Sep. 17, 1929, to Robert Preston Thompson & Mettie V. (Rainbolt), at Johnston County, OK.

Charles passed away on Nov. 27, 2020, at his home in Clarita, OK.

He graduated from Tishomingo High School. In 1948, the University of Oklahoma coaching legend Bud Wilkinson personally made a trip to Tishomingo to recruit Charles to play football for OU. Charles attended spring practice at OU in 1949 but decided to sign a letter of intent with Oklahoma A & M, which is now Oklahoma State University.

An injury to his knee during his senior year in high school would require surgery before he could play and Charles chose not to have the surgery and decided to go to work as a pipeliner. He never regretted his decision not to play. In 1994, Charles was inducted into the Tishomingo High School Hall of Fame for football and track. He was All-District Football 1946, 1947, 1948, and All-Conference Football 1947 & 1948.

Charles was a pipeliner and rancher.

Charles married the love of his life Earldene "Jerri" Woods, she preceded him in death on June 30, 2016

Charles was a member of the Church of Christ, a member of Wapanucka Masonic Lodge. Charles loved sports. He was an avid OU fan and he and his daughter enjoyed watching OKC Thunder games together on TV. He loved listening to real country music. He picked out many, many pounds of pecans and loved every minute of it. Cutting firewood was something he always liked to do. He hauled shale for the public and fixed his own truck flats until he was around 90. He wasn't one to sit still and wanted to stay busy.

He was proud of his son and daughter. His grandkids and their spouses were very special to him. He was proud of his "favorite granddaughter" Micah; his grandson Tanner and his ranching abilities; his grandson, Zane. He enjoyed buying knives from Zane's knife shop and giving them away. He was also proud of his grandson, Greg. He thoroughly enjoyed listening to Greg play music and loved the personal concerts. He was blessed to get to spend time with his great-grandson, Creed Wilson.

He is survived by his son Michael Jay Thompson & wife Karen of Wapanucka, OK; daughter Karen Stonecipher & husband Allen of Centrahoma, OK; grandchildren, Micah Wilson & Ray of Wapanucka, OK, Tanner Thompson & Girlfriend Renee of Wapanucka, OK, Greg Stonecipher of Centrahoma, OK

Zane Stonecipher of Gerty, OK; Great Grandson: Creed Wilson, Mason Vaness, and Tucker Ishmael all of Wapanucka, OK; Sister: Flora Hairell of Tishomingo, OK; brothers, C.M. Thompson of OKC, OK, Jim Thompson of Noble, OK; special friend of over 64 years Wille Kirkpatrick of Bromide, OK; special friend of over 64 years Dwight Delsigne of Coalgate, OK; The Feed Store Gang in Clarita along with numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Robert Preston Thompson & Mettie V. (Rainbolt) Thompson; his wife: Earldene "Jerri" Thompson; brothers, Robert "Bob" Thompson, Clarence Thompson; and sisters: Melverda Grant, Bonnie McDowell.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Dec 1, 2020, at Brown's Funeral Chapel in Coalgate, OK, with minister Floyd Kaiser officiating. Interment will follow at Moore Cemetery, Clarita, OK. Family visitation will be Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, from 6-8 p.m. in the Brown's Funeral Chapel. Online guestbook and condolences are at www.brownsfuneralservice.com.

A special thanks to Dr. Tim Medcalf and Robyn Freeland, PA.